India test wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is in doubt for the historic one-off Test match against Afghanistan due to the injury which he suffered during IPL 2018. Here is the list of players who can replace Saha if he is ruled out of the Test match.

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Once again, Wriddhiman Saha has got injured ahead of an important match and is in line to be ruled out of the one-off historic Test match against Afghanistan. If ruled out, it might not come as a big blow for India as there are many replacements available.

He has been injured on a number of occasions since he has become the first choice as Test wicketkeeper and again, he is in contention to be ruled out. This will see selectors calling in a replacement for him for the one-off Test match against Afghanistan. Let us have a look at the wicketkeeper-batsman who are in contention to replace Saha in the Test squad -

Parthiv Patel: The Gujarat captain seems to be an automatic replacement for Saha as he has been the second choice for selectors right from the day MS Dhoni has retired. Though, he has failed to emulate wicketkeeping skills that of Saha, which saw his place being questioned for the third and the final Test against South Africa earlier this year. He answered the critics by opening the innings on a dangerous pitch.

Though he just scored 16 runs in that game, every run scored was a luxury for the batsmen. Patel will have to work on his wicketkeeping skills if he wants to seal his place for the England tour. As of now, he seems to be an automatic selection to replace Wriddhiman Saha for the historic Test match.

Dinesh Karthik: When Saha was ruled out for the final Test against South Africa, it was Karthik who was handed a recall, which showed that he is still in contention to play Test cricket. Should selectors keep decide to give Karthik a chance in order to test him before deciding the deputy to Saha on England tour, he can be given a look.

His wicket-keeping skills keep him ahead of Saha in the race but Patel’s batting abilities are better than him in this format. The choice between the two players will be an interesting one to see.

Rishabh Pant: The second highest run-scorer in IPL 2018, Pant sent a strong message to selectors for dropping him from the T20I squad. His form might force selectors to give him a go, given that Afghanistan team does not possess a strong threat to India. The chances of him being given a look are quite minimal and he will only be selected if selectors decide to not go back to Patel and Karthik for this Test match.

India vs Afghanistan one-off Test: 3 players who can replace injured Wriddhiman SahaDescription:India test wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is in doubt for the historic one-off Test match against Afghanistan due to the injury which he suffered during IPL 2018. Here is the list of players who can replace Saha if he is ruled out of the Test match.Times Now